The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates April 7 as World Health Day. On this day, the organisation spreads awareness about a disease or a situation that may affect the health of all mankind. This year, the theme for World Health Day is 'Beat diabetes'. Diabetes is a disease that has

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates April 7 as World Health Day. On this day, the organisation spreads awareness about a disease or a situation that may affect the health of all mankind.

This year, the theme for World Health Day is 'Beat diabetes'. Diabetes is a disease that has affected more people than cancer.

In 2012, diabetes has caused around 1.5 million deaths worldwide. The WHO projects that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death by the end of 2030.On World Health Day, let us know important facts about diabetes:

Famous personalities fighting diabetes:

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